coroner
nounEtymology
From Middle English coroner, from Old French curuner, from Medieval Latin custōs placitōrum corōnae (“guardian of the crown's pleas”). The function was originally to protect royal properties.
- derived from custōs placitōrum corōnae
- derived from curuner
- inherited from coroner
Definitions
A public official who presides over an inquest into unnatural deaths, and who may have…
A public official who presides over an inquest into unnatural deaths, and who may have (or historically had) additional powers such as investigating cases of treasure trove.
- The coroner confirmed the cause of death.
A medical doctor who performs autopsies and determines time and cause of death from a…
A medical doctor who performs autopsies and determines time and cause of death from a scientific standpoint.
- A report from the coroner was presented in court.
The administrative head of a sheading.
The neighborhood
- neighborcoronial
Derived
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